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Hi there.

Welcome to your next remote learning lesson.

Today's lesson is on dance and is called, can you create a sequence of actions and mirror a partner?

My name's Ms. Hacking and I'm really excited to be your teacher today.

So by the end of today's lesson, I'm hoping that we can all perform a sequence of dance actions while mirroring a partner.

Today's key words, let's do my turn, your turn.

My turn, mirror, your turn.

So mirror means reflecting an action.

A bit like when you look into a mirror, that would be your action reflecting itself.

Our second key word, my turn, sequence, your turn.

So a sequence is a series of movements or actions performed in a specific order.

And finally, our last keyword, my turn, timing, your turn.

So timing means performing movements in sync with the rhythm, beat, or music at the correct speed and moment.

So we're going to work really hard to make sure our timing is in time with our partner, the person on a screen, or the music.

Before we start today's lesson, it's important that we complete our warmup so our body is ready for exercise.

In today's warmup, I'd like you to show what you know about performing actions with control.

You're going to move around the room to the music, try and move to the beat of the music, every 30 seconds, move in a different way around the room, challenge yourself to move in time with the beat of the drum in the song.

And can you move around a room at different levels, maybe at high, medium, or low?

Now you have the creativity, the option to do whatever moves that you would like to do.

There is a video following next should you need some help thinking of some moves or some ways to move around the room.

Okay, today's lesson is split into two parts.

In the first part of today's lesson, we're going to be practicing mirror actions.

And in the second part of today's lesson, we're going to be creating a sequence of actions.

Are you ready?

Let's get started.

So Laura is telling us that a mirrored action is when an action is reflected just as if you are looking in a mirror.

And Andeep has said you can mirror an action that someone else at home is creating or you can mirror an action by focusing on the person on the screen.

So if you have someone at home to work with, maybe you can work with them in today's lesson.

However, if you're on your own, you will be able to work with the person on the screen to see how well you can mirror their actions.

Okay, quick check.

What is a mirrored action?

Is it A, a series of movements or actions performed in a specific order?

Is it B, reflecting an action, or is it C, performing movements in sync with the rhythm?

What do you think?

Well done if you said B.

It's reflecting an action.

So Laura's asked, "Can you mirror this action on the screen?

" And Andeep has reminded us that "It's important when mirroring to be accurate with timing.

" So the person on the screen is performing an action.

Can you mirror this action in the exact same time as the person on the screen?

Have a go.

Okay, let's try another one then.

So Andeep's now asked us, "Can you mirror this action on the screen?

" Think about which side you are starting at to completely mirror this action.

And can you stay in the same speed?

Okay, another action for you to have a go at mirroring.

Can you mirror this action on the screen?

Have a go.

Well done if you manage that.

Andeep's reminded us that using self-discipline and concentration to ensure your tiring is in sync will help you stay in sync with the person on the screen.

So yeah, really concentrate to make sure that timing is correct.

Okay, quick check then.

Which pair are using mirrored actions?

Is it A, B, or C?

Well done if you said C, because if you put a mirror down the middle of those two children, they would reflect the action that they're doing.

So it's a mirrored action.

So well done if you said, C.

Okay, now it's your turn to have a go at the task.

So for this task you're going to mirror the actions shown on the screen, watch carefully and copy the movements as if you are looking into the mirror.

Try and match your timing so your actions happen at the same moment as the video and keep your movements accurate and controlled.

So you're copying the actions on the screen now.

There is also a video showing next of how someone has managed to perform these actions themselves.

So good luck mirroring these actions.

Okay, let's reflect on task A then.

Were you able to mirror partner's actions while performing a sequence?

Because that requires accurate timing.

Laura said that "I mirrored the actions of the person on the screen with accurate timing.

" And did you, did you mirror the actions that were on the screen with accurate timing?

I bet you did.

Think, keeping accurate timing while performing with a partner requires concentration and Andeep said that "I concentrated and counted so that I could perform with accurate timing.

" Did you?

Did you maybe use counting so that you were in time with the person on the screen?

Perhaps that helped you.

Feel, striving to ensure all your actions are performed in time with a partner requires self-discipline.

And Laura said that "I showed self-discipline to perform actions with the person on the screen.

" And did you, did you manage to perform those actions with a person on the screen?

Because if you did, it's not that easy to do and so you must have shown self-discipline.

And finally, connect, mirroring the person on the screen helps you connect to your actions to theirs and perform the sequence accurately.

Yeah, even though you weren't in the same room as the person in the screen, you were able to connect with them because you were both performing at the same time through mirrored actions.

Andeep said that "I connected with the person on the screen by mirroring their actions," and I hope you did too.

Okay, now it's time for the second part of today's lesson.

We're going to be creating a sequence of actions.

So Laura said that "A sequence is a series of movements or actions performed in a specific order.

" And Andeep mentioned, "Laura, I think it would be fun to make up a sequence for you to mirror!

" So these two are going to work together to make their own mirrored sequence.

Okay, quick check.

What is a sequence?

Is it A, copying someone else's movement?

Is it B, one specific movement or is it C, a series of actions in a specific order?

What do you think?

Well done if you said C, a sequence is a series of actions in a specific order.

So can you also have a go at mirroring Andeep?

So Laura is mirroring Andeep, can you have a go at also mirroring Andeep notice they haven't put the same hand up, they've got the opposite hand up as if they're looking into a mirror.

Can you also have a go at mirroring Andeep with this movement?

What about with this one?

Laura is doing a really good job here of mirroring Andeep's movements.

Okay, quick check then can you show me the mirroring action to these movements?

So you've got the first one there where he's got his hand out and the second one where he's got his hand on his hips.

Show me the mirroring action of these movements.

So I'm hoping your first movement looked a bit like Laura's.

So you've got the opposite leg behind and the opposite arm out.

So well done if you did that, and the second one you'll notice his hips are to one side and I hope that you've pushed your hips to the other side as well.

So well done if you've managed to do that.

Okay, let's try some more.

So here Andeep is jumping and twisting.

I wonder if you can have a go at mirroring that action.

And this one where he's kicking his leg out and just like Laura, I've hope you've kicked the opposite leg out so that it's like you are being reflected, not like you are just copying him exactly.

Okay, now it's time for the second task of today's lesson.

What you're going to do is create your own short dance sequence using clear actions.

You are then going to teach it to someone in your house so they can mirror your movements or learn how to do it now and get someone to mirror it another time.

Then have a go at mirroring someone else's sequence or mirror the sequence shown on the screen.

Try to match their timing and movements as accurately as you can.

So if you have someone to work with today, you are going to create your own sequence for them to mirror.

If you're working by yourself, you are going to try and mirror the person on the screen coming on the video.

If you're a little bit unsure about this task, please watch the video now to help you come up with your mirroring sequence to help you complete the task.

Okay, let's reflect on task B.

So move, mirroring a partner's actions while performing a sequence requires accurate timing.

Laura said that "I mirrored my brother's actions with accurate timing.

" And did you, did you mirror the person on the screen or did you mirror someone at home?

Think, keeping accurate timing while performing with a partner requires concentration.

And Andeep said that "I kept my timing the same when I created my own routine.

" So it's important that whoever you are working with, whether the person on the screen or whether the person at home, that you really try and keep the timing exactly the same so that it is a truly mirrored sequence.

Feel, striving to ensure all your actions are performed in time with a partner requires self-discipline.

And Laura said that "I showed self-discipline to perform actions with my brother.

" And did you, did you show self-discipline to work with a person on the screen or a person at home.

Connect, mirroring the person on the screen helps you connect your actions with theirs and perform a sequence accurately.

And Andeep said that "I connected with the person on the screen by mirroring their actions.

" And maybe you mirrored the person on the screen or maybe you connected with a person at home by mirroring their actions.

Whichever way, you will have shown some connection there.

So well done.

Okay, before we finish today's lesson, we're going to just complete a quick cool down.

So for the cool down, I'd like you to move around a space stepping to the beat of the music every 30 seconds change the action you are doing for example you might start jumping, skipping or hopping to the beat.

While you're doing this, I'd like you to reflect.

So whilst you move with the music, think about how you successfully created actions to move to the beat, which actions were more controlled?

And commitment.

What could you do between now and the next lesson to practice your skills further?

You might wish to pause a video now to give you the opportunity to cool down.

And that leaves us just enough time to complete our summary of our key learning points of today's lesson.

Move, mirroring a partner's actions while performing a sequence requires accurate timing.

And we were really working on that timing when we were either working with someone at home or the person on the screen.

Think, keeping accurate timing while performing with a partner requires concentration.

Yeah, it is hard sometimes to mirror actions, especially in time with a partner.

So it does require concentration.

So well done if you manage that.

Feel, striving to ensure all your actions are performed in time with a partner requires self-discipline.

Yes, like I said, it can be tricky to perform all your actions in time with a partner.

So well done if you manage to do that and showed self-discipline.

And connect, mirroring the person on the screen or the person at home helps you connect your action with theirs and perform a sequence accurately.

So you will have had some connection today, either with the person on the screen or the person at home.

So well done for that.

Now, I really enjoyed today's lesson and I've really enjoyed being your teacher.

I'll look forward to seeing you again soon.